Making Kool-Aid lip gloss is an easy at-home project you can even do with your kids. All you need is Kool-Aid packets and either petroleum jelly or coconut oil. You do want to keep an eye on the finished product, though, to make sure it doesn't spoil before you use it.

Steps

Method1

Using Kool-Aid and Petroleum Jelly

1

Add the Kool-Aid. Let the mixture cool a little bit before adding the powder, as it will dissolve better.[1] The Kool-Aid gives the lip gloss color and flavor, so pick a color that you'll like on your lips. Some good options are Strawberry Kiwi, Cherry, and Tropical Fruit Punch. How much Kool-Aid you add depends on how deep a color you want.[2]

If you want a very dark lip balm, you can divide the petroleum jelly into six smaller pots and add one packet per pot. You may end up with grainier lip balm with this method.

For a smoother lip balm, add one to two packets of Kool-Aid to the whole bowl of of petroleum jelly. Some people use one packet per cup of petroleum jelly.[3]

You can also add a bit of sweetener or sugar to the mix to make it taste less bitter.

2

Measure out petroleum jelly. You'll need about 4 big spoonfuls. Add it to a microwave-safe bowl. Heat it up in the microwave, starting with 30 seconds. The petroleum jelly will eventually melt completely, forming a thick liquid.[4]

As you heat it, take it out every 30 seconds to stir it, until it's completely melted. Stirring it will help it melt more evenly.[5]

3

Stir the mixture. Use a fork or whisk to thoroughly incorporate the mixture. This step may take a while, but it's very important. You need to mix it thoroughly so that it's not grainy. You may need to keep mixing it for a few minutes.[6]

If you add water, you may need to pour some of it back out or add in some extra petroleum jelly after stirring it for a bit.

4

Divide it into containers. You may need a small funnel for this step. You'll also need several small containers to put the lip gloss in. You can find small screw-top containers at the drug store in the travel section, and you may also be able to find some at the craft store. Divide up the liquid into as many containers as it takes.[7]

You can also pour from the top, leaving the Kool-Aid sediment in the bottom.

Method2

Making Kool-Aid Lip Gloss With Coconut Oil

1

Heat the coconut oil. Put 2 tablespoons (29.6 ml) of coconut oil in a small, microwave-safe bowl or cup. Stick it in the microwave. It will only take a few seconds to heat up and soften. Start with 5 seconds.[9]

You don't want the coconut oil as a liquid. You just want it to be softer.

If it's too solid to stir, heat it a little more.

If you're making a bigger batch, you can start with 1 cup of coconut oil.

2

Make a Kool-Aid paste. In a different small cup, pour in 1/2 a packet of Kool-Aid. You can use whatever kind you want. You just need to keep the color and flavor in mind. Add a bit of water. You don't need too much, just a little bit. Stir until it forms a thick paste.[10]

Make sure you get as much of the Kool-Aid dissolved as possible.

If it's not dissolving, add a little more water.

3

Add in some sugar. Add a teaspoon of sugar to the Kool-Aid paste. Stir it in until the sugar dissolves. You may need to add a touch more water to help the sugar dissolve. The sugar takes away some of the bitterness, though you can use a sweetener instead.[11]

4

Add the paste to the oil. Bit by bit, add the Kool-Aid paste into the coconut oil. Keep adding until you get a color you like. Keep in mind that the color you see in the lip balm will be much lighter on your lips, so you may want to go a little darker than you'd think.[12]

5

Spoon it into little containers. Once you've got the desired color, spoon the lip gloss into little containers. You can find small twist-off containers at a drugstore or big box store in the travel toiletries section or at your local craft store.[13]